Portrush road race raises £2K for charity
The scenic race attracted over 300 runners of all abilities and took place on Friday, August 25 starting
in front of Royal Portrush Golf Club and finishing at East Strand car park.
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Hide AdPart of the Athletics NI calendar, the event was established in 2016 by local parkrun run director Mervyn Thompson in memory of his dad who passed away with prostate cancer in 2011.
Specsavers store director Judith Ball said: “We’re delighted to support this wonderful charity running
event for a second year. It brings the local community together as well as participants from further
afield and raises much needed cash for two very important charities. The Specsavers Coleraine team
would like to congratulate Mervyn on setting up an excellent and very popular running event. Well
done also to everyone who took part in the Portrush 5 Mile Road Race.’